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Meaning of hurrying

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hurrying

Pronunciation:/ˈhʌɹiɪŋ//ˈhɝiɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To do things quickly.

    Example: He's hurrying because he's late.

  2. Often with up, to speed up the rate of doing something.

    Example: If you don't hurry (up) you won't finish on time.

  3. To cause to be done quickly.

  4. To hasten; to impel to greater speed; to urge on.

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of one who hurries; hasty motion.